Sound and restful sleep is important for everyone in every field of life, but for athletes it is all the more vital. Athletes need to have as much sleep as possible so that their body can perform at optimum levels. This is also important because athletes put their body through a lot of wear n tear and they need to give their body maximum rest so that it can rejuvenate and heal itself. For this purpose Tempur pedic mattresses in New Orleans are ideal, since they offer almost therapeutic support to the entire body.
According to research published in the journal SLEEP, extensive sleep is necessary for optimum athletic performance. Good sleep is shown to improve an athlete’s reaction time and vigor, prevent fatigue and improve their mood.
The study was conducted on 11 healthy Stanford University students who were part of the men’s basketball team, between 2005 to 2008. Eight of the players were guards, two were forwards and one was a center. During this research, it was observed that while the subjects were getting optimum sleep, their performance on the court was exceptional, and during days when they were not rested enough, their performance was well below the benchmark.
Researchers were intrigued to see this stark difference in performance in the same person just because they were not getting enough sleep. To prevent this from happening to other people in challenging and demanding fields, the researchers offered a few tips to help athletes improve their performance by means of maximizing their sleep:
*Make sleep a priority and make it a part of your routine training regimen.
*To get over your sleep debt, sleep for a few hours more for a couple of weeks so you are in optimum shape before major events.
*Avoid adding to your sleep debt and maintain a sleep time of at least 7 to 9 hours daily.
*Strictly adhere to a regular sleep-wake schedule to avoid disrupting your internal clock.
*Take short naps of 20-30 minute throughout the day.
These are just a few ways those involved in sports or any field of work that requires physical exertion, can get maximum performance out of their body while staying in tip top condition. Another key part of a good night’s sleep is the quality of mattress you sleep on. Sagging and old mattresses do not support the body and can cause more damage than good. Getting the best mattress possible should be a priority for anyone in New Orleans, and Tempur pedic mattresses happen to be one of the absolute best options available.
Tempur pedic mattresses are one of the most recommended mattresses for those with special needs like injuries or extended rest. At the Direct Mattress showrooms you can get the best deals on Tempur pedic mattresses in New Orleans.
